Is there anything more stressful than trying to enjoy time off while worrying about the emails zooming into your inbox? Many of us find ourselves checking our work email constantly, even when we are technically on sick leave or on a hard-earned vacation. One of the best ways to make the most of your time …
Look, if you can avoid quitting a job in a text message, you should. No matter how frustrated you feel or how informal your job is, it is still better to resign in person, over the phone, or in a formal letter or email. That said, sometimes a resignation text is the only way forward. …
When you begin a new a job, you probably imagine yourself staying in that position until at least the end of the initial contract term. However, no matter how good and straightforward your intentions are when you take on a position, you can’t anticipate how your life will play out. If something comes up that …
Internships are a fantastic way to gain experience in your field of interest. The opportunity to learn about an area of industry on the job and to work alongside experienced professionals is invaluable. Having worked as an intern in the relevant field gives applicants an advantage over other candidates when applying for entry-level positions. A …
After a long, stressful job hunt, receiving a job offer can definitely bring a sense of relief and closure. And although you are grateful for this opportunity, the pressure of accepting the offer and making a decision about your future can also be tricky and overwhelming. Everyone experiences emotions differently, and there is no right …
Employers ask for a great deal of information about potential employees. This is particularly true when the application involves a standardized form that involves ticking boxes and filling in blanks. While you are probably happy to provide answers to most of the questions asked of you, there might be certain questions you don’t want to …
Once upon a time, people sent off job applications at the post office and then had to wait to receive a letter of response in the mail. They would be sent a job offer, a rejection, or an invitation to an interview. Now when we apply for a job, we can usually get regular updates …
Applying for jobs can be intimidating. When hiring managers write advertise vacant positions, they often use Business English jargon and field-specific terminology, which can be difficult to understand. Fortunately, there’s plenty of advice available to help you get to grips with the professional lingo of application forms and job descriptions. Maybe you are confused by …
When we want to get something we want that we can’t do ourselves, we ask people around. At work, we mostly do this act through email or chat. If we say things right, we would surely get our goal; if we don’t, then we might be left hanging for hours or doing things by ourselves. …